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Donald Roy Purdy
Abstract portrait with antique frame, 1950s/60s

1960s

About the Item

Painting by Donald Purdy (1924 - 2016). Oil on masonite Measures 25"L x 23"W. Work is behind glass and comes with exceptional antique frame. Acquired from the Schoneman Gallery in NYC in the 1960s.
  • Creator:
    Donald Roy Purdy (1924, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1960s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Antique frame shows minimal age related wear at edges.
  • Gallery Location:
    Washington, DC
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1337214019702
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